There are plenty of articles on this current, major catastrophe concerning the Flint, Michigan water supply issues, and in the coming months there will be significant ramifications for all involved: Politicians, Michigan DEQ, EPA, Local Officials...but the long-term impacts to the young folks affected is heart-breaking. For a great article on a different (grounded) perspective, please read this Rolling Stone article from January 22, 2016.
Flint, Michigan Water Disaster